DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201424%38%27%11%268
200729%34%25%12%251
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201418%11%34%32%6%< 1%268
2007< 1%19%30%34%14%4%251
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201438%62%273
200744%56%256
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%93%< 1%3%1%273
20073%94%< 1%3%1%256
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%3%85%269
20075%4%92%255
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201442%25%23%9%249
200743%32%18%7%230
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201442%42%10%6%269
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201434%4%22%5%35%273
200735%5%18%7%34%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%271
200739%61%255
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201489%11%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%273
200795%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%256
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201487%11%1%1%< 1%273
200789%9%1%1%1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%39%6%< 1%273
200757%34%9%< 1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201476%18%3%2%< 1%273
200780%12%4%4%1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%19%9%30%< 1%273
200746%19%11%24%< 1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%13%3%29%< 1%273
200758%9%5%27%1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201474%18%4%3%1%273
200764%20%8%7%1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201450%6%38%5%1%273
200746%3%45%4%1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%64%2%< 1%273
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%22%6%13%< 1%273
200763%17%7%14%< 1%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201458%29%2%7%4%273
200766%19%2%7%6%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%10%2%273
200789%7%5%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201414%7%79%273
200710%12%79%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201441%31%24%3%273
200740%37%19%5%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201425%72%2%1%273
200718%77%3%2%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%64%3%1%273
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201457%40%3%273
200751%46%4%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201456%38%5%1%273
200739%52%4%5%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201443%52%5%273
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201432%64%1%3%273
200745%49%2%4%256
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who believe in Heaven who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201416%36%2%46%1%273
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.